Adaptogens: which include Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng), Asian ginseng, Astragalus, and Schizandra, are thought to help keep various body systems – including the immune system – functioning optimally.

Take Siberian ginseng in tincture, herbal granules or in capsules. Capsule doses of 500mg three times a day. Another immune stimulant, Boneset, helps fight off minor viral infections, such as the common cold.

Echinacea: Patients primarily use echinacea to prevent and treat the common cold. The alkylamide, alkaloid, and polyacetylene fractions are thought responsible for stimulating leukocytes and increasing the release of TNF and interleukin …

Ginger helps stimulate a therapeutic sweat. Studies also show that it helps fight against bacterial infections that may develop as a result of the viral infection. Lemon juice does the same thing, warding off secondary bacterial infections and giving a whopping amount of Vitamin C. Apple cider (and apple cider vinegar), is extremely rich in minerals and has been employed since ancient times for this reason.

Step One

* One cup of peeled, chopped and minced fresh ginger
* 10 cups of water

Step Two

* Apple cider (1/2 cup per serving)
* Lemon juice

Directions …

Drink three cups a day during cold or flu

* 2 parts echinacea root
* 1 part hyssop
* 1 part peppermint leaf
* 1 part thyme

Steep 2 tablespoons in 1 cup of boiling hot water.

A lot of times, if you wait until you or someone in your family gets the flu or a cold this winter, it’s hard to scramble to get the right treatment. Some prefer to go the preventative route, and have some of these things on hand before the cold or flu strikes. If you’d like to implement some home remedies this year to avoid colds and flu, here are some suggestions.

Vitamins

You have probably heard of Vitamin C for cold prevention and treatment, but have you heard of Vitamin D? …

Do you know the difference between the flu and the stomach flu?
While “stomach flu” is a popular term, it isn’t a correct medical diagnosis. These are actually two different diagnosis caused by two different types of irritants. The correct term for the stomach flu is gastroenteritis. Gastro meaning stomach, ‘ente’r relating to the intestines and ‘itis’ meaning inflammation.

People who are suffering from gastroenteritis, or the stomach flu, will have irritation or inflammation of the stomach and intestines, the gastrointestinal tract. Gastroenteritis can be caused by either virus, bacteria or a …

When cold and flu season comes around, it’s hard not to feel that getting one or both is inevitable. After all, doesn’t everyone get sick during the winter? Not necessarily – there are certain things you can do to help minimize your risk of contracting colds and flu this season. Here are some smart ways to fight off these unwelcome sicknesses.

Nip It in the Bud

If you feel a cold or flu coming on – maybe it’s a tickle in your throat, or a certain feeling in your chest – then …

When the immune system is working properly it offers a defense against viruses, bacteria and germs. This all breaks down when an autoimmune disease develops. The immune system gets confused and kills off your own tissue and organs.

The tissues, red blood cells, muscles, digestive system, skin, blood vessels and nerves can all be affected by a breakdown of the immune system. Women are most at risk for developing autoimmune diseases and mainly during the years that they bear children. Most of the time autoimmune diseases are inherited and can be …

A great many physical ailments have been attributed to a colon in need of home colon cleansing. While home colon cleansing is not a cure-all, it does have a valid place in a healthy lifestyle. Here are some reasons why, and some suggestions for how to do a home colon cleanse.

What does the colon do?

In short, the colon eliminates solid waste from the body. After the nutrients from the food you eat are absorbed through the small intestine and distributed via the liver into the bloodstream, the “leftovers” move into …

All citrus oils are well known for their stimulating properties, and for uplifting the mood. With cold and flu season still upon us, here’s a recipe to stimulate the immune system, especially for children.

Pour 30 mls of carrier oil such as sweet almond, emu, grapeseed, or evening primrose into a smaller container. Add to it 5 drops of Orange, 5 drops of Grapefruit, and 5 drops of Lavender. Massage into the skin, including the feet and legs. Also add 3 drops of the mixture to a diffuser. For …

No, we’re not talking of monster mosquitoes in the hot summertime.

These superbugs are overly small for the naked eye to examine but they can induce an entire world of anguish for folks. Learn about superbugs and what you are able to do to keep them in check.

The talk about these bugs has been front page over the last few years. Society would like to know what may be done to contain them and save us. But, let’s start at the beginning.

Prior to the discovery of penicillin, folks used to die …